Chiropractic is a profession which focuses on the integrity of the nervous system. Chiropractors examine and diagnose conditions related to mechanical dysfunction of the joints, which can lead to nerves being stretched, irritated and put under pressure.
A chiropractor will look at the whole body not just the specific site of pain or irritation, carrying out a full patient history, standard orthopaedic and neurological tests, specific chiropractic tests, postural evaluation, evaluation of individual joints and related soft-tissues and a functional assessment to ascertain specific areas of weakness.
Chiropractors are also educated in how to take and read X-rays, and if X-rays are needed they can be ordered if clinically necessary. All of our chiropractors are also qualified in dry needling (acupuncture), and this may also be used as part of the treatment.
What can Chiropractic help treat?
- Neck, shoulder, and arm pain (including frozen shoulder)
- Low back, hip, knee and ankle pain
- Arthritic pain
- Pinched nerves and disc herniations
- All types of sporting injuries, and how to prevent further injuries
- Joint and ligament injuries
- Migraine headaches & may help with other types of headaches
Many everyday activities, as well as emotional stress and strains, may cause spinal dysfunction or misalignment. This may cause pain, numbness, weakness and disruption to those tissues supplied by the nerves.
